Former US Ambassador painfully reveals the truth about her dismissal
16 May 20:20
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has openly criticized Donald Trump’s policy toward Ukraine and confirmed that this is why she was forced to resign, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
In her column for the Detroit Free Press, Brink emphasized that while she respects the president’s right to shape foreign policy, the Trump administration has been putting pressure on the victim, Ukraine, rather than the aggressor, Russia, from the very beginning.
“I could no longer fulfill this policy in good faith and felt it was my duty to resign. After nearly three decades of service to the country, I have resigned as Ambassador to Ukraine,” she wrote.
Brink emphasized that the protection of US national interests is possible only through supporting democracy and opposing autocracy. She reminded that peace at any cost is appeasement, which history has repeatedly proven leads to more war and suffering.
The diplomat also said that the US actions in the war against Ukraine will be an important signal to America’s friends and enemies. She is confident that Putin will not stop at Ukraine, and his success will give a “green light” to To China and weaken global security.
“The America that I love and that our grandparents served would never stand by and let such horrors happen, refuse to help our friends, or appease an aggressor,” Brink concluded, calling on the United States to show leadership in the face of aggression, not weakness or complicity.
What we know about Bridget Brink:
- Bridget Brink is an American diplomat who has long worked in the field of US foreign policy.
- She served as the United States Ambassador to Ukraine from 2020 to 2022.
- Brink is known for her support of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
- She resigned, openly criticizing the Donald Trump administration’s policy towards Ukraine, which, in her opinion, put Ukraine, not Russia, under pressure.
- Brink emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy and standing up to autocrats to maintain global security.
- After completing her diplomatic career, Brink has remained active in media and analytical circles, covering international politics and security issues.
